If you could order any A-Body new? What if question.

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ClassicCarGuy said:
…thanks for clearing that up for me. I see 70-72 Dusters with hood scoops and never recall seeing “one” 70-2 Duster with hood scoops back in the day. So if I understood correctly, they were never available on 70-2 Dusters.
Then I recently saw a 72 Duster with a hood snorkel. Seller had it listed as a factory original option.
I saw One ‘71 or ‘72 Demon back in the day with a hood snorkel. Anyone know the true story about the snorkel application.
I’m not positive, but do believe the hood scoops were available on both ‘71 & ‘72 Demons. Anyone know the facts?

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Actually you would get a 71 Duster Twister with optional dual scoops hood. But not a 70-72 Duster 340.

Notice on that white sheet there is no code called out for hood scoop. Shame they put that snorkel scoop on that.

Here's an add for a 71 Twister with a 71 Duster 340 with the hood blackout like the car you posted is coded for.

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autoxcuda said:
Actually you would get a 71 Duster Twister with optional dual scoops hood. But not a 70-72 Duster 340.

Notice on that white sheet there is no code called out for hood scoop. Shame they put that snorkel scoop on that.

Here's an add for a 71 Twister with a 71 Duster 340 with the hood blackout like the car you posted is coded for.

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It never dawned on me that the scoops were available on the Twister.
I agree, the snorkel hood on the 72 Duster doesn’t work. That Duster sold at Harrisburg PA MECUM for $49500 plus 10% auction fee.
The snorkel hood works on the Demon imo, but I still prefer the twins scoops on the Demon over the snorkel hood. The snorkel hood sticks up to high for my taste.
The V24 code designates the 340 Call Out decal only? Correct?
 
ClassicCarGuy said:
It never dawned on me that the scoops were available on the Twister.
I agree, the snorkel hood on the 72 Duster doesn’t work. That Duster sold at Harrisburg PA MECUM for $49500 plus 10% auction fee.
The snorkel hood works on the Demon imo, but I still prefer the twins scoops on the Demon over the snorkel hood. The snorkel hood sticks up to high for my taste.
The V24 code designates the 340 Call Out decal only? Correct?
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I think it includes the hood performance paint too.
 
ClassicCarGuy said:
I thought the V24 code only applied to the “340 Wedge Call Out”.
Thought & insight welcomed!
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V24 is the 340 Wedge call out 1971, correct
1970 got no scoops or hood options
1971 Duster could have optional V24
1971 Twister could get the optional scoops that were also available on Demons
1970 and 1971 could get spoilers, go wing and gull wing.
1972 no spoilers
 
340wedge said:
V24 is the 340 Wedge call out 1971, correct
1970 got no scoops or hood options
1971 Duster could have optional V24
1971 Twister could get the optional scoops that were also available on Demons
1970 and 1971 could get spoilers, go wing and gull wing.
1972 no spoilers
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Thanks!
Would u know if the 71/72 Demon had a rear gull wing available and if so, the option code?
 
All the tacked on adornments like fake dual hood scoops on the Twister or spoilers on the trunk really do nothing for me but that's me. Stripe packages are OK but they don't enhance performance.

That's why I liked the 1970 Plymouth (Valiant) Duster 340 - a no nonsense, understated bare bones, cheap and affordable compact muscle car. For $2,549 MSRP in 1970 you could buy it new off the lot or factory order to your own personal taste and I did exactly that - my specs were Jamaica Blue (B7) exterior, B5 interior, 3.55 Sure Grip, 727 (4 speeds were too expensive and too hard to insure for 18-19 year olds in 1970), Deluxe Interior Decor Group interior with Bench with center arm rest, AM thunbwheel radio, manual front disc brakes were standard equipment, rallye road wheels were standard, GoodYear Polyglas E70 - 14 raised white letter tires, Heavier duty cooling and electrical options with heavy duty battery, Light Group, Stripes Delete, protective vinyl body side molding -- all that added up to $2,840 delivered. That car was a straight forward higher 10.5 / 1 compression 340 that could crank out low 14 second quarter miles near 100 MPH - consistently and return about 15- 17 MPG driving to and from the drag strip. It could be modded for small $$$ with greater results - headers - ACCEL dual point distributor + wires - street slicks - 780 Holley dual feed carb and you were knocking on low 13s - high 12 second quarters...those were the days !

Best part was the Chrysler powertrain warranty - 5 years or 50,000 miles whichever came first - just do the basic maintenance and you were covered. Chrysler had the best and longest powertrain warranty of the Big Three in 1970.

All that for $44 / month for 3 years in 1970 !

Those days are LONG GONE ...sigh....
 
Vs29H1B said:
All the tacked on adornments like fake dual hood scoops on the Twister or spoilers on the trunk really do nothing for me but that's me. Stripe packages are OK but they don't enhance performance.

That's why I liked the 1970 Plymouth (Valiant) Duster 340 - a no nonsense, understated bare bones, cheap and affordable compact muscle car. For $2,549 MSRP in 1970 you could buy it new off the lot or factory order to your own personal taste and I did exactly that - my specs were Jamaica Blue (B7) exterior, B5 interior, 3.55 Sure Grip, 727 (4 speeds were too expensive and too hard to insure for 18-19 year olds in 1970), Deluxe Interior Decor Group interior with Bench with center arm rest, AM thunbwheel radio, manual front disc brakes were standard equipment, rallye road wheels were standard, GoodYear Polyglas E70 - 14 raised white letter tires, Heavier duty cooling and electrical options with heavy duty battery, Light Group, Stripes Delete, protective vinyl body side molding -- all that added up to $2,840 delivered. That car was a straight forward higher 10.5 / 1 compression 340 that could crank out low 14 second quarter miles near 100 MPH - consistently and return about 15- 17 MPG driving to and from the drag strip. It could be modded for small $$$ with greater results - headers - ACCEL dual point distributor + wires - street slicks - 780 Holley dual feed carb and you were knocking on low 13s - high 12 second quarters...those were the days !

Best part was the Chrysler powertrain warranty - 5 years or 50,000 miles whichever came first - just do the basic maintenance and you were covered. Chrysler had the best and longest powertrain warranty of the Big Three in 1970.

All that for $44 / month for 3 years in 1970 !

Those days are LONG GONE ...sigh....
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When ordering or purchasing a car was
an enjoyable experience!
 
ClassicCarGuy said:
Thanks!
Would u know if the 71/72 Demon had a rear gull wing available and if so, the option code?
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1971 Demon could, Code J81
1972 not available. That said I am sure you could get one through the dealer, just not factory installed.
 
ClassicCarGuy said:
It never dawned on me that the scoops were available on the Twister.
I agree, the snorkel hood on the 72 Duster doesn’t work. That Duster sold at Harrisburg PA MECUM for $49500 plus 10% auction fee.
The snorkel hood works on the Demon imo, but I still prefer the twins scoops on the Demon over the snorkel hood. The snorkel hood sticks up to high for my taste.
The V24 code designates the 340 Call Out decal only? Correct?
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That car was a 71 Duster 340. And a FJ6 Sassy Grass Green, 4 speed, 3.91 gear, gull wing, AND with V24 hood callout.

That car is about THE top of the Duster/Demon food chain in term of option desirability. IMHO, a total bonehead move to cover up the hood callout with a 72 scoop.
 
Vs29H1B said:
All the tacked on adornments like fake dual hood scoops on the Twister or spoilers on the trunk really do nothing for me but that's me. Stripe packages are OK but they don't enhance performance.

That's why I liked the 1970 Plymouth (Valiant) Duster 340 - a no nonsense, understated bare bones, cheap and affordable compact muscle car. For $2,549 MSRP in 1970 you could buy it new off the lot or factory order to your own personal taste and I did exactly that - my specs were Jamaica Blue (B7) exterior, B5 interior, 3.55 Sure Grip, 727 (4 speeds were too expensive and too hard to insure for 18-19 year olds in 1970), Deluxe Interior Decor Group interior with Bench with center arm rest, AM thunbwheel radio, manual front disc brakes were standard equipment, rallye road wheels were standard, GoodYear Polyglas E70 - 14 raised white letter tires, Heavier duty cooling and electrical options with heavy duty battery, Light Group, Stripes Delete, protective vinyl body side molding -- all that added up to $2,840 delivered. That car was a straight forward higher 10.5 / 1 compression 340 that could crank out low 14 second quarter miles near 100 MPH - consistently and return about 15- 17 MPG driving to and from the drag strip. It could be modded for small $$$ with greater results - headers - ACCEL dual point distributor + wires - street slicks - 780 Holley dual feed carb and you were knocking on low 13s - high 12 second quarters...those were the days !

Best part was the Chrysler powertrain warranty - 5 years or 50,000 miles whichever came first - just do the basic maintenance and you were covered. Chrysler had the best and longest powertrain warranty of the Big Three in 1970.

All that for $44 / month for 3 years in 1970 !

Those days are LONG GONE ...sigh....
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A friend bought one, added fender wheel headers and 4.56 gears (4 speed on the street) it would fly, that car totally impressed me thinking big block was the only way to go. I had a 68 GTS and it wouldn’t get out of its own way till the bosses son got it, changed gears to 4.56 and it ran in the 12s. I guess 340s only needed to rpm..
I worked at the Dodge place then, uncle was part owner.
 
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